Adept builds AI agents that can use software tools and complete complex workflows through natural language commands, enabling users to automate knowledge work tasks across multiple applications without traditional programming or RPA.
Last updated Feb 21, 2026 by AI Enrichment
Emerging AI agent platform company in early commercial stages
Adept AI is an artificial intelligence company founded by former members of Google Brain, DeepMind, and OpenAI. The company is developing AI models that can interact with software tools and APIs using natural language commands, enabling users to accomplish complex tasks across multiple applications. Their flagship product, ACT-1 (Action Transformer), is designed to understand user intent and execute actions within software interfaces, effectively acting as an AI teammate that can navigate websites, use software applications, and complete multi-step workflows. While Adept AI operates in the broader AI/ML space rather than traditional advertising technology, their technology has potential applications in marketing automation and digital advertising workflows. The company has raised significant venture capital funding and represents the emerging category of 'AI agents' that can autonomously perform tasks typically requiring human interaction with software systems. Adept focuses on building practical AI systems that augment human capabilities in knowledge work environments. Adept AI is positioned at the intersection of foundation models and practical enterprise applications, competing in the rapidly evolving space of AI assistants and automation tools. The company has attracted significant attention for its approach to building AI that can take actions rather than simply generating text or images.
Action Transformer model that can interact with software applications, navigate interfaces, and execute multi-step tasks based on natural language instructions